Übersicht AlternativesDesktop Customization Tools and other similar apps like Übersicht

Übersicht is described as 'Lets you run system commands and display their output on your desktop in little containers, called widgets. Widgets are written using HTML5, which means they' and is a desktop customization tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Übersicht for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Wayland and Python apps. The best Übersicht alternative is Rainmeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Übersicht are Wigify, Conky, ViBox and DeskDash.

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  1. Rainmeter icon
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    Transform your Windows desktop with customizable skins for displaying system resources, weather updates, RSS feeds, and more. Community-driven, Rainmeter offers real-time data monitoring, enhanced aesthetics, and privacy-focused features. Its portable design requires no installation and includes a dark mode.

    45 Rainmeter alternatives

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    • Windows
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  2. Wigify icon
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    A desktop app that lets you create and display custom HTML/CSS/JS widgets right on your desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  3. Conky icon
     168 likes

    Conky is a free, light-weight system monitor for X, that displays any kind of information on your desktop. Originally a fork of Torsmo, Conkys torsmo-based code is BSD licensed. New code in Conky has been licensed under the GPL 3.0.

    34 Conky alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. ViBox icon
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    Make your desktop truly yours with the power of wide-ranging personalization options offered by ViBox. We believe that your desktop should reflect your style, needs, and preferences, and that's why we've crafted a widget experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

    28 ViBox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. DeskDash icon
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    DeskDash turns your Windows desktop background into a live dashboard of widgets that sit behind your open windows. Build your own or install from a secure community-based marketplace.

    24 DeskDash alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  6. Eww icon
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    Elkowars Wacky Widgets is a standalone widget system made in Rust that allows you to implement your own, custom widgets in any window manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  7. Uwidgets icon
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    Offers MacOS 15-style customizable, interactive widgets for Windows, including weather, calendar, notes, reminders, and a comprehensive system monitor. Features real-time blur, resizable widgets, grid snapping, multiple themes, accent colors, and offline local operation.

    44 Uwidgets alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  8. OpenAnima icon
     1 like

    OpenAnima is an open-source Windows desktop overlay engine for animated and static assets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  9. DesktopMagic icon
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    DesktopMagic allows you to improve the looks of your desktop!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  10. Desktop Info icon
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    This little application displays system information on your desktop in a similar way to some other desktop information tools. Unlike others, this application looks like wallpaper but stays resident in memory and continues to update the display in real time.

    27 Desktop Info alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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